The puck drops on the 2024-25 NHL season, and the excitement is palpable. As the league’s top teams face off, our expert panel weighs in on the biggest questions of the year. Will the Florida Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions, or will a new contender emerge?
In the Atlantic Division, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are neck and neck, with 9 and 4 votes, respectively. The Panthers, meanwhile, dominate the predictions with 10 votes. In the Metropolitan Division, the New York Rangers lead the pack with 15 votes, followed closely by the New Jersey Devils with 7.
Out west, the Central Division is a Stars-studded affair, with Dallas earning 18 votes. The Pacific Division belongs to the Edmonton Oilers, who garnered an impressive 21 votes.
But what about the individual awards? Connor McDavid is the clear favorite for the Hart Trophy, earning 16 votes. He’s also a top contender for the Art Ross Trophy, along with Nathan MacKinnon. Auston Matthews leads the pack for the Rocket Richard Trophy, with 15 votes.
On the defensive side, Cale Makar is the Norris Trophy frontrunner, with 12 votes. In goal, Igor Shesterkin is the Vezina Trophy favorite, earning 12 votes. And among rookies, Matvei Michkov is the Calder Trophy leader, with 11 votes.
Will these predictions come true? Only time will tell. One thing’s for sure – the 2024-25 NHL season is shaping up to be an unforgettable ride.
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